AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®

Earn 2X AAdvantage® miles for every one dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases

Earn 1X AAdvantage® miles for every one dollar spent on all other purchases

Welcome bonus

Earn 50,000 bonus miles when you make your first purchase in the first 90 days and pay the annual fee

Benefit details

First checked bag free for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on eligible bags when traveling on domestic itineraries operated by American Airlines

Preferred boarding for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on their reservation for all American Airlines operated flights

Receive 25% inflight savings on food and beverages

Interest rates & charges

Purchases: 17.99%, 21.99% or 26.99% based on your creditworthiness

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Balance transfers: 0% introductory APR for the first 15 billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening. After that (and for balance transfers that do not post within 45 days of account opening), a variable APR will apply, 17.99%, 21.99% or 26.99%, based on your creditworthiness.

There is a fee for balance transfers

Fees

Balance transfer - either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.

Annual fee

$95

Earn 50,000 bonus miles2

First checked bag free

on eligible bags2

Earn 2X miles

for every one dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases2

$95

annual fee1

Rewards

Limited Time Offer: Earn 50,000 bonus miles

after making your first purchase in the first 90 days and paying the annual fee2

Earn 2X AAdvantage® miles

for every one dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases2

Earn 1X AAdvantage® miles

for every one dollar spent on all other purchases2

Benefits

First checked bag free

for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on eligible bags when traveling on domestic itineraries operated by American Airlines2

Preferred boarding

for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on their reservation for all American Airlines operated flights2

Receive 25% inflight savings

on food and beverages2

No foreign transaction fees1

on international purchases

World Elite Travel Services

Preferred access to valuable offers and experiences including exceptional offers from upscale retailers and world-class hotels and resorts

Interest Rates and Charges Summary

Fee Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an AAdvantage® Aviator® Business Mastercard® available for small business owners?

Yes, there is an AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard available for small business owners. Click here to learn more and apply.

What are the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® credit offer details?

This offer is subject to credit approval. Not everyone will qualify for the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®. If at the time of your application you do not meet the credit criteria previously established for this offer, or the income you report is insufficient based on your obligations, we may not be able to open an account for you. This offer is available to new cardmembers only. The annual fee will automatically bill to your account within 6 weeks after approval of your application. For information about rates, fees, the annual fee, other costs, the rewards program information and benefits associated with the use of the credit card program, please see the Terms and Conditions.

Annual Fee: $95. 0% introductory APR on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening is applicable for the first 15 billing cycles that immediately follow each balance transfer. This introductory APR offer does not apply to purchases and cash advances. For purchases, and new and outstanding balance transfers after the introductory period, the variable APR is 17.99%, 21.99%, or 26.99% depending upon our review of your application and your credit history at account opening. The variable APR for cash advances is 27.24%. The APRs on your account will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate and are subject to change. For more information see the “About the Variable APRs on Your Account” section of the Terms and Conditions. The minimum monthly interest charge will be $0.50. Balance transfer fee: 3% (min. $5). Cash advance and cash equivalent fees: 5% (min. $10). Foreign transaction fee: 0%. See Terms and Conditions for updated and more information about the terms of this offer.

This one-time offer is valid for eligible cardmembers. You may not be eligible for this offer if you currently have or previously had an account with us in this program. In addition, you may not be eligible for this offer if, at any time during our relationship with you, we have cause, as determined by us in our sole discretion, to suspect that the account is being obtained or will be used for abusive or gaming activity (such as, but not limited to, obtaining or using the account to maximize rewards earned in a manner that is not consistent with typical consumer activity and/or multiple credit card account applications/openings).

How do I earn AAdvantage® miles?

You earn AAdvantage® miles on retail Purchases made with your Account, less credits, returns and adjustments (“Net Purchases”) made by you and/or any authorized user(s) of the Account.

• You earn two (2) AAdvantage® miles for every one dollar ($1.00) of Net Purchases made with the Account, rounded up or down to the nearest dollar, on eligible tickets, goods and services purchased directly from American Airlines (“American Purchases”). Eligible American Purchases are items billed by American Airlines as merchant of record booked through American Airlines channels (aa.com, American Airlines Reservations, American Airlines Vacations reservations, Airpass and American Airlines airport and city ticket counters). Products or services that do not qualify as American Purchases are car rentals, hotel reservations, American Airlines Vacations packages, purchase of elite status boost or renewal and American Airlines CargoSMproducts and services.

• You earn one (1) AAdvantage® mile for every one dollar ($1.00) of Net Purchases made with the Account everywhere else Mastercard is accepted.

• Miles earned will be posted to the primary cardmember’s AAdvantage® account within 8-10 weeks.

• Balance Transfers, Cash Advances, Cash Equivalent Transactions (transactions in highly liquid assets, e.g. assets that are directly convertible to cash such as, but not limited to, money orders, travelers checks, foreign currency, gambling chips and lottery tickets), Purchases made by or for a business or for a business purpose, fees, interest charges, and unauthorized/fraudulent transactions do not earn AAdvantage® miles.

• There is no limit to the number of AAdvantage® miles you can earn through use of the Account as long as the Program continues and your Account remains open and in good standing.

How many bonus miles will I earn for activating and using the card in the first 90 days?

The primary cardmember will earn fifty thousand (50,000) AAdvantage® bonus miles after a first purchase is made on the Account within ninety (90) days of Account opening and the annual fee has been paid. This one-time AAdvantage® bonus mileage offer is valid for first-time cardmembers with new accounts only. Existing cardmembers, existing accounts, and previous cardmembers with accounts closed in the past 24 months may not be eligible for this offer. This is a limited- time offer and may be cancelled at any time without notice. Please allow 4-6 weeks for AAdvantage® bonus miles to be deposited into your AAdvantage® account after the qualifying purchase has posted and your annual fee has been paid.

Is there a limit to the number of miles I can earn?

No. There is no limit to the number of miles that can be earned with your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®.

How do I redeem my AAdvantage® miles?

To redeem miles for flights on American Airlines, log in to your AAdvantage® account at aa.com or call American Airlines Reservations. Please visit aa.com/redeem for more details about American Airlines redemption policies and procedures.

Do my AAdvantage® miles expire?

Yes, earned miles will expire if there is no mileage earning or redeeming activity at least once every 18 months on your AAdvantage® account. Mileage earned from use of the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® for at least one purchase every eighteen (18) months qualifies as activity on your AAdvantage® account that will prevent miles from expiring. Please visit https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-program/terms-and-conditions.jsp for more information about the AAdvantage® program terms and conditions, including the mileage expiration policy.

How do I receive my first eligible bag checked free on American Airlines?

Primary cardmembers may check one bag free of charge when traveling on domestic itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines or on American Eagle® domestic itineraries marketed by American Airlines and operated by Compass Airlines, LLC, Envoy Air Inc., ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., Mesa Airlines, Inc., Piedmont Airlines, Inc., PSA Airlines, Inc., Republic Airline Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., or Trans States Airlines, LLC. This benefit will not be available for travel on codeshare flights booked with an American Airlines flight number but operated by another airline.

Up to four (4) customers traveling with the eligible primary cardmember will also get their first checked bag free of charge if they are listed in the same reservation.

For this benefit to apply, the Account must be open 7 days prior to air travel AND reservation must include the primary cardmember’s AAdvantage® number 7 days prior to air travel. If your Account is closed for any reason, these benefits will be cancelled. This benefit cannot be combined with any existing AAdvantage® elite program benefits, or Premium cabin benefits, including any waiver of baggage charges. The First Checked Bag benefit does not apply to overweight or oversized bags. Please see aa.com for baggage weight and size restrictions. Applicable terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

How do I get my 25% savings on eligible inflight purchases?

Primary cardmembers whose Accounts are in good standing will qualify for a 25% savings on eligible inflight Purchases. Eligible Purchases include the inflight purchase of food and beverages on American Airlines operated flights when purchased using the Account. Savings does not apply to any other inflight Purchases, such as wireless internet access or Inflight Entertainment. This offer is available on eligible flights as long as supplies last. This benefit applies to domestic flights marketed and operated by American Airlines or on domestic flights marketed by American Airlines and operated by Compass Airlines, LLC, Envoy Air Inc., ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., Republic Airline Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., Mesa Airlines, Inc., PSA Airlines, Inc., Piedmont Airlines, Inc., or Trans States Airlines, LLC where credit card transactions are accepted. This benefit will not be available for travel on codeshare flights booked with an American Airlines flight number but operated by another airline. This savings will appear as an Account statement credit 6-8 weeks after the Purchase is posted to the Account. Additional terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Applicable terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

How do I receive preferred boarding?

Eligible cardmembers will board after Priority boarding is complete, but before the rest of economy boarding. The boarding benefit will display on your American Airlines boarding pass as Group 5. Up to four (4) companions traveling with and listed in the same reservation as the primary cardmember are eligible to board at the same time as the primary cardmember. For this benefit to apply, the Account must be open 7 days prior to air travel AND reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantage® number 7 days prior to air travel. If your credit card Account is closed for any reason, this benefit will be cancelled. This benefit applies to flights marketed and operated by American Airlines or on flights marketed by American Airlines and operated by Compass Airlines, LLC, Envoy Air Inc., ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., Republic Airline Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., Mesa Airlines, Inc., PSA Airlines, Inc., Piedmont Airlines, Inc., or Trans States Airlines, LLC. This benefit will not be available for travel on codeshare flights booked with an American Airlines flight number but operated by another airline. Applicable terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

What does no foreign transaction fees mean?

No foreign transaction fees means you don’t pay additional transaction fees on purchases you make internationally.

What is a chip card?

In addition to storing your account information on a magnetic stripe on the back of your card, chip cards also keep your account information on a small electronic chip. Since the chip uses encryption technology, your transaction information is very secure. The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® is a chip-and-signature card with PIN capability for use at unattended terminals – offering U.S. cardmembers optimal acceptance and convenience when traveling internationally.

What is $0 Fraud Liability protection?

This means that if your card is lost or stolen, you’re not responsible for any charges that you did not authorize.

Important Information

Offer subject to credit approval. Not everyone will qualify for the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®. If at the time of your application you do not meet the credit criteria previously established for this offer, or the income you report is insufficient based on your obligations, we may not be able to open an account for you. This offer is available to new cardmembers only. The annual fee will automatically bill to your account within 6 weeks after approval of your application. For information about rates, fees, the annual fee, other costs, the rewards program information and benefits associated with the use of the credit card program, please see the Terms and Conditions.

Annual Fee: $95. 0% introductory APR on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening is applicable for the first 15 billing cycles that immediately follow each balance transfer. This introductory APR offer does not apply to purchases and cash advances. For purchases, and new and outstanding balance transfers after the introductory period, the variable APR is 17.99%, 21.99%, or 26.99% depending upon our review of your application and your credit history at account opening. The variable APR for cash advances is 27.24%. The APRs on your account will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate and are subject to change. For more information see the “About the Variable APRs on Your Account” section of the Terms and Conditions. The minimum monthly interest charge will be $0.50. Balance transfer fee: 3% (min. $5). Cash advance and cash equivalent fees: 5% (min. $10). Foreign transaction fee: 0%. See Terms and Conditions for updated and more information about the terms of this offer.

This one-time offer is valid for eligible cardmembers. You may not be eligible for this offer if you currently have or previously had an account with us in this program. In addition, you may not be eligible for this offer if, at any time during our relationship with you, we have cause, as determined by us in our sole discretion, to suspect that the account is being obtained or will be used for abusive or gaming activity (such as, but not limited to, obtaining or using the account to maximize rewards earned in a manner that is not consistent with typical consumer activity and/or multiple credit card account applications/openings).

Please refer to the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®FAQs and Terms and Conditions for more information about the program benefits and features.

The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. World Elite Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage® program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage® program with six months' notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage® miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million MilerSM status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage® program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.

American Airlines, AAdvantage, the Flight Symbol logo, and AAdvantage Million Miler are marks of American Airlines, Inc.